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It’s Good to Talk

It’s Good to Talk Many readers will remember the advertisements that British Telecom ran in the early 1990’s with Bob Hoskins where the catch phrase was “It’s good to talk”. For a telecom company before the explosion which was and … Continue reading

Change is Good

Change is Good I know that this is not a very unique concept, people come to therapy for change work. Indeed, we are in a constant state of flux, changing with every new experience and even changing our perspective with … Continue reading

The Importance of Self Worth

The Importance of Self Worth What I am seeing more and more in my consulting room is people presenting with exceptionally low feelings of self worth. With so many scenarios we find ourselves in where we are selling ourselves, dating … Continue reading

Recovered Memories and Psychotherapy

Recovered Memories and Psychotherapy Many of us who were involved with psychotherapy, counselling and hypnotherapy in the 1990’s will be well aware of the controversy which raged regarding the use of therapeutic techniques which included hypnosis as a means of … Continue reading

Cosmetic Surgery, Just Window Dressing?

Cosmetic Surgery, Just Window Dressing? One could not escape the news story today, that cosmetic surgeons are being placed under new restrictions as to how their private clinics are to be run. Patients must be fully informed of potential risks … Continue reading

The Power of Forgiveness

The Power of Forgiveness I have been thinking on what are the important elements of therapeutic change, I have concluded that one  of the most important elements is forgiveness. We often hold on to hurt or wounded feelings which does … Continue reading

Keeping Active a Key to Good Health

Keeping Active a Key to Good Health Weight management or losing weight is one of the most common issues people seek hypnotherapy for. Many potential clients believe that by being hypnotised they will magically lose weight with little or no … Continue reading

Difficulties of Intimacy

Difficulties of Intimacy One of the most common issues I work with as a psychotherapist are issues relating to intimacy. In my last blog posting I discussed some of the difficulties of social media and face to dace interaction. This … Continue reading

Social Media and Mental Health

Social Media and Mental Health Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc are a way of life for many people in out world. Indeed for many people the use of social media is a replacement or surrogate for face to face social interaction. … Continue reading

Obesity is on the Rise

Obesity is on the Rise One of the most common issues a hypnotherapist works with is to help clients to get to grips with their weight. For many people there is a desire to lose a few pounds to a … Continue reading

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